For the language learners out there: the 4% rule also applies to us when it comes to choosing something to read. When we don't know over 4% of the words in a text, guessing what they mean becomes harder and the reading may become too tiring, leading to loss of motivation and interest. I've just started another semester at university and I haven't let myself think "omg, I'm never going to be good enough to translate those texts"; I tell myself everyday that the skills and vocabulary I need to master in order to perform this task are like a mountain in my way and I can see myself reaching the top in a few months, provided that I commit myself to walking a few miles everyday, no matter what.

Brian , I loved this one!!! I watch your videos every morning while I get ready for work as I have made it part of my morning ritual to get into the right mindset as I begin my day. This one spoke loudly to me as I think of my place as in the world as a kindergarten teacher, a single mom of eight year old twins and a person with a passion in strength training six days a week. Superhuman powers are something I tap into daily..... thx for sharing

In life, Fear is always our direction finder. As a professional fine artist, I confront fear everyday......it never seems to get easier. I choose to invite Fear in and embrace all that it offers on my personal path to growth. My greatest successes always lie just beyond what i foolishly fear.. As an artist, I'm committed to dancing on my edges and entering my creative flow daily. Time is of little consequence as spirit guides me towards my greatest manifestation of myself.. It's the not knowing that pique our antenna; telling us we're approaching the next precipice....making the leap doesn't seem to become easier but there is great reassurance in knowing that the creative river flows and is Always there awaiting our entry into the zone of bliss and fulfillment of our highest dreams and aspirations. Thank You Brian for All your Wonderful work and shining the light of truth for all us seekers of wisdom. :-)

4% constant stretch is the key point. Thanks Brian

my favorite video from this channel so far Thank you!

Very cool to see you so excited! These are beautiful ideas. Much thanks!

I just feel motivated by this video. Thanks Brian!

Why on earth does this video only have several thousand views? I loved it and deeply appreciate the way you convey these ideas, Brian. I have studied Psychology, etc, for sometime and I thoroughly enjoyed this. I subscribed half way through, your teaching qualities are second to none. Much love, Ross.

Very interesting! If you are interested in ultimate human performance and how to be your best when it matters the most, Steven Kotler is the man. He's been a guest at The Art of Charm Podcast last week. Better check that out , too!

Man, great explanation of these main ideas ... thanks and please continue !!!

Great Ideas Brian, thanks again!

Always revisit this information every once in a while.

So doing something 4% more than what you would do every, would that not still follow the 10,000 hour rule. Granted like you said it's not "structured" but that's because people are doing something they love. But what if its something like learning a language? That's not something most people love to do but is necessary for certain jobs. So they would need to have some kind if "structure" to learn sed language right?

Thank you Brian!

Friendly reminder that many of “these guys” that have mastered flow are actually “these girls.” Appreciate your videos…many thanks.

You are a great teacher.

Wow, amazing info. Thank you.

Please do the book "The Motivation Hacker". :) Thank you for all great work!

Thank you for this video!!

Great video! Thanks a lot! Great work!

if I could only like this multiple times

Superb Brian!

Fantastic. Thanks for the PN =]

Great explanation Brian.!! I am planning to read Flow and Rise of Superman now. Thanks for this video. :-)

Thanks for the summary! Awesome 👌

Well summarized

Loved it! Thank you.

Currently reading the book and love it!

Thanks Brian!

Great job,love the book, love the concept

Thank you very much for the good summary ...

Thank you :)

Brilliant..

mother , musician or marshallow -- need to rise! thanks

Many great athletes and other high achievers have been grinders before achieving flow.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS INFORMATION 🎈🎈🎈

Thank you so much for The it is on the point

I'll overcome mortality, stretching 4% of whatever at a time.

16.42 of flow⚡️

Can you please explain a bit more 16:10 i'm not really catching that.

How do you find the patience to read books and grasp the fruit content in each of the books. So as to clearly feed the viewers in a short time the fruit content. Just curious to know.

8:30 GOOD!

Flow being defined as 4% past your current level of skill is inconsistent with Csikszentmihalyi's research and the neuroscience of the phenomenon. Flow is the opposite of willful exersion since it is below conscious awareness. If you are not aware of something, then you are not willing something.

I don't mean to criticize you and at the same time I take the tone of my comment as a challenge for myself- A guy who reads so many book and can give such clear insights and still on KZfaq or running some site is not okay. You should be doing something really great if you actually have digested these books. I am recovering addict so no judgement involved but you need to become like what more awesome?

this only works for a very limited number of professions. what if your profession has been outsourced to a 3rd world country and even if you get into flow you can't pay the bills.

wtf how are you supposed to challenge up 4%? how about some examples...this is all theory and hypothetical...makes no sense in the real world...totally pointless.